Separatist leaders, JKLF Chief Yasin Malik restrained to avoid unrest ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday detained Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chairman Yasin Malik to avoid any unrest during the Eid u-Fitr celebrations on Monday. 

According to sources, most likely all separatists will be kept detained or house arrested for Eid.

Kashmir plunged into yet another controversy after a mob lynched senior police officer for allegedly taking pictures outside the mosque on Thursday night and later shooting at the chasing crowd. 

The death of Deputy SSuperintendentof Police Ayub Pundith of security received wide condemnation from ruling party and opposition. Separatists also voiced concern over unholy and impatient behaviour by mob. 

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